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7 Crafts to Recycle Your Old Silverware

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Do you have a set of old silverware that you just can’t seem to part with?  These 7 crafts are perfect for using your old flatware in a beautiful and creative way.  Before you toss out those old forks, take a look at this list we rounded up for you and see if any of them catch your eye.  Love working with recycled items? Check out this amazing recycled Crafts book.

pendants

1- Spoon Pendants from Buzzfeed

lightfixture

2- Silverware Light Fixture from Moco Loco

kitchen

3- Kitchen Art from Crap I’ve Made

magnents

4- Clothes Pin Magnets from Vintage News Junkie

mirror

5- Sunburst Mirror from Flamingo Toes

spoons

6- Nesting Spoons from Nesting Place

hooks

7- Plant Hooks from Hutch Studio

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  1. Wow, some fabulous ways to re use your old silver flatware. As a flatware retailer it is great to see such pieces being used in as many ways as possible and not just solely for eating. I would however ensure you don’t bend or damage any antique sterling silver pieces which may hold some value if they were to remain as pieces of flatware.
    http://www.acsilver.co.uk

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I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

 

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Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial for a table made out of mannequin legs. And honestly? I couldn’t look away.

This project is peak creative chaos—in the best way. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: four mannequin legs, flipped and fixed in place, supporting a standard tabletop. It’s got this quirky, surreal vibe that makes it feel part high fashion, part modern art installation. Think: Tim Burton meets IKEA.

What I loved most about this video is how surprisingly accessible it is. The creator breaks the process down clearly—so even though the end result looks totally wild, the steps are manageable. You’ll need a few tools and a decent amount of glue or screws (depending on how permanent you want this table to be), but nothing too technical.

Design-wise, this piece is an absolute conversation starter. It would look amazing in a creative studio, a funky coffee shop, or even as a statement piece in a minimalist home—anywhere you want to break the “normal furniture” mold. The contrast between the realistic mannequin legs and a basic tabletop is just the right kind of weird.

If you’re into recycled home decor, eco-conscious DIY projects, or just love adding some unexpected personality to your space, this one’s worth bookmarking. Whether or not you ever make it yourself, it’s guaranteed to make you see mannequins—and furniture—in a whole new way.

Catch the full tutorial and see the visual magic for yourself on Recyclart. Just be prepared to say, “Wait, is that a leg?” every time someone visits your house.